Location

Meeting Theme

"Diversity in People, Models, and Methods"

In operational meteorology, it is generally accepted that ensembles of NWP models give superior forecasts over a single model. Models have biases and models make errors. No one model is always “right” but multiple models addressing the same scenario are often more correct together.

It’s the diversity of model “perspective” in resolution, time steps, data sets, and equations that gives value to ensembles.

In our NWA mission of connecting operational meteorologists in pursuit of excellence in weather forecasting, communication and service, we’ll convene in Saint Louis to share diverse methodologies. From weather and data analysis and forecasting techniques, to fostering workplace environments where all meteorologists feel valued, to accounting for the diversity of those who use the products we communicate to them whether they are a community, company, agency, or individual.

As we embrace diversity within meteorology and focus on the diversity of the users, we promote excellence in operational meteorology to benefit society.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 March 2018

Oral and Poster Presenters Notified: mid-April 2018

Preliminary Agenda Posted On-line: early Summer 2018

2018 NWA Annual Meeting: 25-30 August 2018

Schedule of Events

Broadcast Meteorology Workshop: Sunday, 26 August

Student Session including Speed Mentoring: Sunday, 26 August

General Sessions: Monday-Thursday, 27-30 August

NWA Annual Awards Luncheon: Wednesday, 29 August

The Annual Meeting Program Committee Co-Chairs are:

Bryan Karrick
News13
Orlando, FL

Keith Stellman
NOAA/NWS WFO
Peachtree City, GA

The Broadcaster Workshop Program Co-Chair is:

Mike Goldberg
WTVR-TV
Richmond, VA

Additional Information

For more information on exhibits, special accommodations, registration and the overall meeting program, keep checking the 2018 Annual Meeting Page and its links, or contact the NWA office at 405-701-5167 or nwahelp@nwas.org.

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